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[Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/introducing-the-keyword-search-utility-safer-upgrades-for-custom-kanoa-mes-implementations) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 4 min read Jan 29, 2026, 9:29:13 AM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20-%20Keyword%20Search%20Utility.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/introducing-the-keyword-search-utility-safer-upgrades-for-custom-kanoa-mes-implementations) [announcements](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/announcements) [gettingready](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/gettingready) ## [Kanoa MES 1.14: Ignition 8.3 Compatibility, Batch/Continuous Support, and Deeper OEE & Downtime Insight](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-1.14-ignition-8.3-compatibility-batch/continuous-support-and-deeper-oee-downtime-insight) Kanoa MES 1.14 is a major platform step forward—both in terms of Ignition compatibility and the set of MES capabilities … [Read Story](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-1.14-ignition-8.3-compatibility-batch/continuous-support-and-deeper-oee-downtime-insight) [![Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/headshots/250/sam.png?width=40&height=40&name=sam.png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) by [Sam Russem](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/author/sam-russem) 6 min read Jan 15, 2026, 10:34:12 AM [![](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Kanoa%20Blog%20-%20Thumbnails%20(LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad)%20(13).png)](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/kanoa-mes-1.14-ignition-8.3-compatibility-batch/continuous-support-and-deeper-oee-downtime-insight) [release](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog/tag/release) Load More Stories   ## About Kanoa Creating Ignition-powered MES solutions that empower manufacturers and drive Digital Transformation [Kanoa MES](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-mes-overview) - [Kanoa Ops](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-ops) - [Kanoa Trace](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-trace) - [Kanoa Quality](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-quality) - [Kanoa Maintenance](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-maintenance) - [Kanoa Inventory](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-inventory) - [Implementation Assurance](https://kanoa.ai/implementation-assurance-expert-guidance-for-successful-mes-kanoa) - [Powered by Ignition](https://kanoa.ai/powered-by-ignition) - [Pricing](https://kanoa.ai/pricing) Resources - [Live Demo](https://demo.kanoa.ai) - [Read our Blog](https://kanoa.ai/kanoa-blog) - [Downloads](https://kanoa.ai/downloads) - [Partners](https://kanoa.ai/partners) Support - [Documentation](http://docs.kanoa.ai) - [Support Portal](https://kanoa.freshdesk.com/) - [Support Policy](https://kanoa.ai/hubfs/Documents/Kanoa%20Support%20Policy%2020240618.pdf) Company - [About us](https://kanoa.ai/about) - [Contact us](https://kanoa.ai/contact) Copyright © 2026 Kanoa, Inc.